Astray in Couper (Intro to Matty Cruz Adventures‪)‬

Couper, Washington, nestled on the banks of the Columbia River, is a lovely place to visit, but living there can be killer.

When Matty Cruz's career ends prematurely due to hard economic times, she pulls up stakes and relocates to the tree-filled Pacific Northwest. She's hoping the natural beauty there will lift her spirits, but she soon discovers that her impulsive move lands her in a city with one of the highest violent-crime rates in the region and a place that too many psychopaths call home.

Astray in Couper is a first taste of a cozy mystery series with a criminal edge, written with a dash of humor and fun, and populated with quirky, colorful characters, and dark villains. Come see how a brave heroine who once led a mundane life must quickly learn to navigate her new world--or else--with the help of an adorable stray.

You'll find this adventure and the next two in Matty Cruz Adventures 1,2,3, followed by three full-length books (The Devil Lies in Couper, The Couper Vendetta, and The Couper Conundrum).
You can discover what happens afterwards in Couper by reading the Carol Karuso Mystery Trilogy. And If you love the setting and the cast of characters, get insights into the past by reading Tales from Couper.